Walking alongside Survivors: How the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre supports access to Residential School records
Please visit https://news.ubc.ca/2024/04/09/irshdc-residential-school-records-access/ to read the story.
How UBC Library is addressing the growing demand for Indigenous reference help
Imagine that you’re working at a library reference desk. A student hesitantly approaches you with a question. They are a nursing student who will be starting a community care plan assignment in Port Alberni. They need to find research on the local First Nation (Tseshaht), but don’t know what search terms to use. What would […]
Breathing life back into their language: A collaborative e-dictionary project with Klahoose, Tla’amin, Homalco, and K’ómoks Nations
Today, fewer than 47 native speakers of ʔayʔaǰuθəm remain, all of whom are over the age of 60. To help preserve their traditional language, four sister nations—Klahoose, Tla’amin, Homalco, and K’ómoks—are working alongside researchers from UBC and the University of Alberta to develop an ʔayʔaǰuθəm e-dictionary, set to be featured on FirstVoices. To learn more […]
New report aims to remove roadblocks to freedom for the wrongfully convicted
On January 5, Robert Mailman and Walter Gillespie were acquitted of murder in New Brunswick, 40 years after their conviction. In her ruling, Chief Justice Tracey DeWare explained how new information led her to believe “serious mistakes” at their 1984 trial contributed to their wrongful conviction. Police failed to disclose evidence at trial that supported […]
Fish Tales: How storytelling is engaging a community and boosting a historic site
Please visit https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/fish-tales-how-storytelling-is-engaging-a-community-and-boosting-a-historic-site/ to read the story.
UBCO adds Indigenous Knowledges theme to Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies programs
UBC Okanagan has created a new pathway for students pursuing Indigenous studies, announcing that applications are now open for the Indigenous Knowledges theme in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies programs. The program—iʔ sqilxʷ aʔ cmiy̓ t scmypnwíłnsəlx in Nsyilxcn—marks a significant stride in embedding Indigenous perspectives and wisdom within higher education. UBC Okanagan is the first […]
2023 alumni UBC Achievement Awards recipients
UBC alumni are committed to an exceptional UBC and a better world. This November, at the annual alumni UBC Achievement Awards presented by Boyden, the university community honoured eight inspiring members of our global alumni community, whose extraordinary endeavours are helping to advance UBC’s commitment to healthy lives, a healthy planet, and healthy societies. The […]
Arts perspectives on AI: Faculty discuss integrity and innovation
Please visit https://www.arts.ubc.ca/news/arts-perspectives-on-ai-faculty-discuss-integrity-and-innovation/ to read the story.
Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund: Information and writing sessions: November 2023
In support of those interested in applying for the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund, the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (OISI) is co-hosting a series of events with Centre for Teaching and Learning’s Indigenous Initiatives team. Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund Information Sessions There are 3 sessions for left for faculty, staff and students who […]
New Musqueam artwork at UBC Sauder
Visit https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/news/school-news/new-musqueam-artwork-ubc-sauder to read the story.